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4 Steps To Ensure You'll Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Neal Barnard, M.D. | Posted 12.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Health, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fat, Obesity, How to Lose Weight, Wellness, New Year's, New Year's Resolution, Dieting, Nutrition, Exercise, Weight Loss, Balanced Diet, Plant Based Diet, Living News
Neal Barnard, M.D.

If you've made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, chances are your resolve doesn't last very long. But if you follow these simple steps, you're more likely to keep your resolution--and keep off the weight.

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Queens Lags Behind the Nation in Late-Stage Breast Cancer detection

Omar Kasrawi | Posted 12.22.2009 | New York

Read More: Jamaica Queens, Breast Cancer, Queens Cancer Center, Breast Cancer Screenings, Rochdale Village, Outdoor Exercise, Exercise, Healthlink, New York News
Omar Kasrawi

A grassroots effort called HealthLink is mobilizing breast cancer survivors to reach out in laundry rooms and libraries across the borough to screen women in time.

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Really, Santa Claus, It Is Time That You Go on a Diet and Begin Exercising

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 12.21.2009 | Los Angeles

Read More: Stroke, Exercise, Santa Claus, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Diet, Hypertension, Christmas Food, Christmas, Weight Loss, Overeating, Los Angeles News
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Dear Jolly Old St. Nick. You have a problem: You're obese.

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The Best Walking Partner: Man vs. Dog

nytimes.com | TARA PARKER | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Walking, Dog Walking, Dogs, Exercise, Health, Man's Best Friend, Dog, Tara Parker Pope, Living News

New research from the University of Missouri has found that people who walk dogs are more consistent about regular exercise and show more improvement ...

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Can The Aging Process Be Slowed?

LiveScience | Posted 12.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Aging, The Balanced Life, Smoking, Antioxidants, Exercise, Nutrition, Health, Doctors, Weight Loss, Hormones, Health Care, Living News

There's nothing that will stop aging, but you know that. The most you can hope for is longevity with health. Here are some pointers from health profes...

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The Posh Mom Attempts To Maintain Poshness This Holiday Season

Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin | Posted 12.10.2009 | Style

Read More: Self-Improvement, Holiday Season, Beauty, Moms, Exercise, Parenting, Style News
Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin

Holiday time has a mom concentrating, even more so than the other eleven months, on everyone else in the family. Here are tips to make December a merry one for everyone including yourself.

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Vote For A Rounded Exercise Program!

Stefan Aschan | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Fitness, Lose Weight, Stefan Aschan, New Exercise Program, Diet, New Year, Exercise, Health, Living News
Stefan Aschan

There are six movement patterns that you should concentrate on in any exercise program to prevent wear and tear, allow variety and work out all the muscle groups without creating imbalance.

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Depression: Illness Or Stuckness?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Yoga, Philosophy, Depression, Srinivasan Pillay, Exercise, Illness, Wellness, Spirituality, Health, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

There are times when, despite the suffering that depression causes, I wonder: what makes this an "illness"? And does thinking of this as an illness help in the long-term?

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Sexier Legs With 5 Simple Exercises

David Buer | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Fitness, Circuit Training, Lower Body Workout, Workouts, Celebrity Body, Exercise, Strength Training, Physical Exercise, Exercise Tips, Health, Living News
David Buer

Make a statement with that accessory by using these five super effective exercises to sculpt, mold and shape your lower body without the inconvenience or hassle of a gym and fancy equipment.

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Sound Body Equals Sound Mind, Study Finds

LiveScience | Posted 12.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Neuroscience, Brain, Healthy Lifestyle, Exercise, Health, Body, Fitness, Memory, Cardiovascular Fitness, Brain Science, Wellness, Mind, Living News

A new study proves the old Roman saying, "A sound mind in a sound body" �" the more fit one's heart is, the more one's brain seems to benefit, scien...

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Effects Of Training On Unstable Surfaces For Sports Performance

David Buer | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Sports Performance, Exercise, Fitness Tips, Fitness, Physical Exercise, Stability Ball, Unstable Surface Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Tips, Health, Living News
David Buer

Training on unstable surfaces like stability balls increases activation of core stabalizer muscles, but it is not a complete or ideal form of training for enhancing potential for increased athletic performance.

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The College Insider: Fat Chance Of Graduating College Without Losing The Freshman Fifteen

Karen Stabiner | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Eating Habits, Lincoln University, Alice Waters, Obesity, Racial Discrimination, Exercise, The College Insider, Health, Living News
Karen Stabiner

Short of the television program "America's Biggest Loser," there is probably no way to undo eighteen years of overeating, or poor habits, with a single semester of exercise.

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College's Too-Fat-To-Graduate Rule Under Fire

cnn.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Lincoln University, Too Fat to Graduate, Graduation, Education, Workout, College, Exercise, Health, Fitness, Fat, Fitness Test, Obesity, School, Wellness, Living News

Most college students expect to receive their diplomas on the basis of grades, but at a Pennsylvania school, physical fitness matters too....

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Daily Exercise Improves Sleep

nytimes.com | Anahad O'Connor | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Work Out, Children, Health, Exercise, Insomnia, Fitness, Obesity, Fatigue, Wellness, Sleep Disorder, Sleep, Exhaustion, Living News

It has long been said that regular physical activity and better sleep go hand in hand. Burn more energy during the day, the thinking goes, and you wil...

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Look Mom, No Hands

Laura Trice | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Turkey, Children, Exercise, Thanksgiving, Food, Bicycling, Outdoor Exercise, Health Care, Living News
Laura Trice

Biking is one of the times that I feel free. Most people I see on bikes have a smile probably because it brings us back to a basic, playful time.

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15 Tips For A Healthier Thanksgiving

David Buer | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Eating, Fitness Tips, Holiday Eating, Tips for Holiday Season, Thanksgiving Tips, Exercise, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Commentary, Living News
David Buer

Use these 15 tips to prevent your Thanksgiving from getting the best of your waistline and having you struggling to recover for days to come.

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How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Weight Gain or the Guilt

Joshua Rosenthal | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Gratitude, Thanksgiving Tips, Healthy Eating, Thanksgiving Commentary, Holiday-Health-Risks, Nutrition, Exercise, Thanksgiving, Holiday Season, Living News
Joshua Rosenthal

If the majority of your food is healthy and homemade, the occasional indulgence won't affect you. In addition, your immune system will be stronger and you'll avoid getting sick in the wintertime.

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How To Lift More Weight And Prevent Lower Back Injuries

Stefan Aschan | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Kegel Exercise, Pelvic Floor, Injuries, Exercise, Fitness, Strengthen, Weight Loss, How to Lose Weight, Health, Living News
Stefan Aschan

Kegels are a must in any kind of exercise program. For men and woman alike. The pelvic floor acts like the stirring wheel for your body. It gives you support and stability with any kind of movement you do.

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Celebrity Spotting at Spinning in Los Angeles

Lisa Guest | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Exhibition, Fame, Freedom, Inhibition, Paparazzi, Exercise, People Watching, Balance, Celebrity, Spinning, Class, Privacy, Living News
Lisa Guest

When Ms. Celebrity entered the mirrored room, I was stunned. It's only because she's been famous her whole life that most people would recognize her.

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Oprah Fitness Guru Talks About Diabetes (VIDEO)

Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Preventive Medicine, Type 2 Diabetes, Prevention, Exercise, Health, Diabetes, Diet, Living News

Bob Greene, Oprah's fitness guru, shared tips from his book The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes on Good Morning America this mor...

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Wii: An Indoor Fix To Childhood Obesity

Dr. Cara Natterson | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Obesity, Video Games, Health, Exercise, Childhood Obesity, Living News
Dr. Cara Natterson

The fact that parents don't let their kids play outside has translated into an ever-growing epidemic of childhood obesity.

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Why Doesn't Exercise Lead To Weight Loss?

nytimes.com | Gretchen Reynolds | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Eating, Obese, Dieting, Health, Exercise, Healthy Diet, Metabolism, Weight Loss, Diet, Obesity, Overweight, Living News

Few people, an overwhelming body of research shows, achieve significant weight loss with exercise alone, not without changing their eating habits. A n...

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Exercise and Your Immune System: Warding off H1N1 One Dead Rodent at a Time

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Research, Running, Health, Exercise, Swine Flu, H1n1, Fitness, New York Times, Marathons, Vaccines, Living News
Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Does exercise really boost your immune system? Two new studies examine this connection and the results are not as clear cut as everyone would like to believe.

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How To Live To 100 Years Old

health.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Aging, The Balanced Life, Exercise, Nutrition, Health, Living, Diet, Stress Reduction, Living News

To hike your odds of hitting 100, focus on what you can do, like loading up on fruits and veggies (add five years), working out five days a week (add ...

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Americans Get Failing Grade On Diabetes Awareness

forbes.com | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Autoimmune Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Health, Nutrition, Exercise, Diabetes, Weight, Obesity, Diet, Health Care, Sugar, Overweight, Living News

Though someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 20 seconds, many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening disease, accord...

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